Events

Ole Red Orlando Opening Early Summer 2020 Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. announced this week that Ole Red Orlando at ICON Park™ is now hiring in preparation for an early summer opening. Candidates looking to join the team of Blake Shelton’s restaurant, bar and live entertainment venue can apply online to pre-schedule an interview to meet with a hiring manager. Ole …

What Customers Really Think in These Challenging Times. It has never been more important to understand what customers REALLY think of your service, standards, safety, offer and quality. From dine in to take out, well informed and prepared businesses will outperform their competition by being proactive and not waiting for that less than flattering social media review, but by getting actionable data …

Pepe’s Cantina – Hannibal Square Winter Park Pepe’s Cantina has become a virtual institution in a relatively short space of time as not only do they offer some of the most innovative Mexican and Tex – Mex dishes around, but they also have some of the best special promotions in Orlando that locals are raving about. From the explosive Cinco …

Restaurant Rescue. January starts a New Year, with many of us making resolutions and future plans that may or may not be feasible. 2020 will bring highs and lows to all of us, but unfortunately and inevitably this year will also bring sad news that another Restaurant or Bar has closed its doors for the last time. The devastation this causes …

Sonny’s Mission to Spread the Spirit of BBQ. In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Sonny’s BBQ is offering local law enforcement officers a FREE Pork Big Deal Thursday, January 9 to show sincere appreciation for their ongoing dedication to the community. To receive this deal, all they need to do is dine-in at any Sonny’s location that day and present a valid …

Paddlefish – Christmas & New Year Disney Springs Calling all seafood lovers. The iconic Paddlefish Restaurant at Disney Springs have just released details of their Christmas and New Year’s Eve specials!! Paddlefish really know how to create the perfect boil, and these two are a perfect Turkey antidote after Thanksgiving. On Christmas, enjoy a King & Snow Crab Boil – Dutch Harbor King, …

TAKUMI-TEI – Japan Pavilion Epcot Part 2. Part two of our visit to the remarkable Takumi – Tei restaurant which opened in July of this year as the latest addition to the Japan Pavilion. To continue: Perfect food needs to be accompanied by excellent beverages and as you can imagine Takumi – Tei have some terrific Sake, Wine and Cocktail …

TAKUMI-TEI – Japan Pavilion Epcot. The Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase has long been known for providing not only some of the best dining options in Disney World but also for being home to the amazing Mitsukoshi store. Founded in Tokyo around 1673, the store gives park guests a unique chance to sample all things Japanese. When in July …

EL VIC’S KITCHEN – Edgewater Drive College Park With many new openings taking place in and around College Park we have watched with interest the recent developments on the corner of Rugby Street and Edgewater Drive in the space previously occupied by Tartine. We can now tell you that the new restaurant at this location will be El Vic’s Kitchen …

Get into the Holiday Spirit at Paddlefish. We know it’s only October and the temperature has not started to drop yet, but we can’t wait for the holidays and apparently neither can Paddlefish the iconic restaurant in Disney Springs.They are gearing up and really getting into the holiday spirit with experiential events and specials. For Thanksgiving, Paddlefish is offering a …